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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,236.23, 1,706.00 and 676.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,236.23, 1,706.00 and 676.70 is: 933.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,236.23 : 1,706.00 = 676.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,236.23/1,706.00 = 676.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,236.23x = 1,706.00 × 676.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,236.23x = 1,154,438.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,154,438.29/1,236.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.84

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